Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

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<A child with a guardian stand in line to receive medical care in a elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

<A child with a guardian stand in line to receive medical care in a elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Dondi Tawatao

Affected residents take shelter in an elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Affected residents take shelter in an elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Dondi Tawatao

Pedicabs and makeshift rafts ferry office workers and pedestrians through floodwaters that submerged parts of the financial district of Makati on August 20, 2013 in Makati City south of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Pedicabs and makeshift rafts ferry office workers and pedestrians through floodwaters that submerged parts of the financial district of Makati on August 20, 2013 in Makati City south of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Dondi Tawatao

Workers and pedestrians wade through floodwaters that submerged parts of the financial district of Makati on August 20, 2013 in Makati City south of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Workers and pedestrians wade through floodwaters that submerged parts of the financial district of Makati on August 20, 2013 in Makati City south of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Dondi Tawatao

Workers and pedestrians ride pedicabs and makeshift rafts on a flooded street that submerged parts of the financial district of Makati on August 20, 2013 in Makati City south of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Workers and pedestrians ride pedicabs and makeshift rafts on a flooded street that submerged parts of the financial district of Makati on August 20, 2013 in Makati City south of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Dondi Tawatao

Workers and pedestrians ride pedicabs and makeshift rafts on a flooded street that submerged parts of the financial district of Makati on August 20, 2013 in Makati City south of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Workers and pedestrians ride pedicabs and makeshift rafts on a flooded street that submerged parts of the financial district of Makati on August 20, 2013 in Makati City south of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Dondi Tawatao

Affected residents take shelter in an elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Affected residents take shelter in an elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Dondi Tawatao

Affected residents take shelter in an elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Affected residents take shelter in an elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Dondi Tawatao

Affected residents take shelter in an elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Affected residents take shelter in an elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Dondi Tawatao

Affected residents take shelter in an elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Affected residents take shelter in an elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Dondi Tawatao

Affected residents take shelter in an elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Affected residents take shelter in an elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Dondi Tawatao

<A child with a guardian stand in line to receive medical care in a elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

<A child with a guardian stand in line to receive medical care in a elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Dondi Tawatao

Affected residents take shelter in an elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Affected residents take shelter in an elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Dondi Tawatao

<A child with a guardian stand in line to receive medical care in a elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

<A child with a guardian stand in line to receive medical care in a elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Manila Left Submerged As Torrential Rain Continues

Dondi Tawatao

<A child with a guardian stand in line to receive medical care in a elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

<A child with a guardian stand in line to receive medical care in a elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

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<A child with a guardian stand in line to receive medical care in a... News PhotoChild,Elementary School,Emergencies and Disasters,Evacuation,Extreme Weather,Flood,Healthcare And Medicine,Horizontal,Manila,Marikina,Natural Disaster,Philippines,Receiving,WeatherPhotographer Dondi TawataoCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesMANILA, PHILIPPINES - AUGUST 20: <A child with a guardian stand in line to receive medical care in a elementary school-turned evacuation center in Marikina on August 20, 2013 in Marikina City, west of Manila, Philippines. Schools, government offices and financial markets suspended classes and work except for rescues and disaster response as torrential rains enhanced by the southwestern monsoon inundated much of the metropolis for a second day. Major roads were impassable as floodwaters reached waist or neck deep in some areas forcing thousands of residents living near waterways and creeks to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. At least seven fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued. (Photo by Dondi Tawatao/Getty Images)